Parmesan and Ham Factory Tour with tasting

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Recommended by 90% travellers

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4.5 (21)

Recommended by 90% travellers

Earliest Date Available: October 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Parma

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Italian

Location

Parma

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Italian

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4.5

•21 reviews

US$225.94 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Discover the heart of Italian gastronomic tradition with an unforgettable experience between Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham! Embark on a journey through authentic flavors and ancient craft techniques. Visit a local dairy and see the production of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano up close: from copper cauldrons to majestic aging rooms, where thousands of shapes rest waiting to reach perfection. Hear the tales of the expert Guide and conclude with a delicious tasting of different ripenings. Then continue to a traditional ham factory. Discover every step of the Ham processing from the selection of meats to salting, up to the slow maturation that gives the product its unmistakable aroma. Attend the “tapping”, the method used to ensure quality, and toast with a glass of local wine during the final tasting. For those departing from bologna also included visit to the historic vinegar factory

Shared Minivan

Guided tour and tasting at a Parma ham producer

Guided tour and tasting of a Parmigiano Reggiano producer

Return train tickets from Milan (by option departing from Milan)

Gratuities

1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Parma

Guided tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory with seasoning tasting

1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Langhirano

Guided tour of a famous historic Parma ham factory for about 1 hour and followed by a fabulous tasting of the finest ham accompanied by breadsticks and a glass of local wine

Guided tour of a famous historic Parma ham factory for about 1 hour and followed by a fabulous tasti…

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Milano Centrale Railway Station

Milano Centrale Railway Station, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, Milano Città metropolitana di Milano Lombardia, Italy, IT, 20124

Piazza XX Settembre

Piazza XX Settembre, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40121

Viale Paolo Toschi, 2

Viale Paolo Toschi 2, Viale Paolo Toschi, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43121

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Sebastian_MJune 2025 • Viator

Excellent tour to small producers

It was an excellent tour itself, Matthia did a very good and humorous Job in explaining all the things necessary for the fabrications. We could see all the steps in the production of Parmigiano Reggiano as they only produce 6 pieces per day. Also the Producer of the ham was there, 72year old Claudio, Who is still in business and cuts the ham with a hand-driven 50 year old machine. What a delight! Highly recommended tour! The best option for train tickets if you are not familiär with the system i...read more

Carlton_LNovember 2024 • Viator

Small group experience with a great tour guide

Wonderful experience with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We practically had a private tour with only 4 people in the group. We enjoyed very much. Gracie bene, Matthia!

Response from ViatorDecember 05, 2024

We appreciate your kind feedback! We're happy you enjoyed your Parma Cheese & Ham Factory tour with us.

Kim_GNovember 2024 • Viator

If you need to choose, go for this tour

Was really looking forward to this tour. NOT disappointed. Great guide. Grand tours. Delicious foods.

Response from ViatorNovember 20, 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback! It's fantastic to hear you had a great time in Parma with the cheese and ham experience. We hope to have the opportunity to show you more amazing places.

Katherine_SOctober 2024 • Viator

A Yummy Tour Not To Miss!

The tour was great. The making of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese was fascinating. We saw hands-on how the cheese is made, labeled and stored for aging. We enjoyed the various aged cheese samples, as well as a glad of wine. The second stop on the tour was at a farm for processing and curing prosciutto. It was also an interesting process. And we enjoyed some prosciutto and wine, following the tour. For my husband and I, the highlight was the cheese tour. So interesting. The

Response from ViatorOctober 26, 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're so pleased to know that you had a fantastic time in Emilia Romagna. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to see you again.

Caterina_FOctober 2024 • Viator

Tasty, interesting and a must to do.

It was the best tour. I loved it all. From the moment I got off the train I was welcomed and taken to the Parmigiano Reggiano factory. We saw the process of how the cheese is made and then we got to try it. The best! Just when I didn’t think it could get any better we went over the road to the Brushwood to factory and we saw the owner salt that raw prosciutto and then we went through the process of how it is cured at the end of course we had some beautiful prosciutto that was cut by the owner on...read more

Response from ViatorOctober 13, 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're so pleased to know that you had a fantastic time in Parma. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to see you again.